"The northeast is extremely important. It is a melting pot of cultures. It has abundant natural resources and a pleasant climate. Northeast is our country's heaven, and Meghalaya's geographical scenario is such that we can develop it if we try with all our efforts," said the Union Minister later that day at the ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, while addressing the North East Krishi Kumbha - 2023 and 49th Foundation Day.
Tomar expressed happiness that agriculture has become a priority. "With the passage of time, there is a need to adapt to new technologies. It is critical that these technologies reach every farmer in India, in Meghalaya, and help them increase their income," he said.
"Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, every aspect of agriculture has been addressed. Under his leadership, initiatives such as PM-Kisan, Fasal Bima Yojana, promotion of digital agriculture, infrastructure development fund in agriculture sector, and providing easy loans to farmers across the country have been facilitated," said the Union Minister, emphasizing the government's efforts to improve the sector.
Farmers, according to the minister, should always be treated with dignity. "A farmer not only provides for his family but also contributes to the agricultural economy of the country, and our government's priority has always been to ensure farmer prosperity and agricultural development," the minister added.
While claiming that India is now not only a food producer but also an exporter, the Minister emphasized the importance of quality production over quantity. Earlier, the Minister emphasized the importance of Agri-startups and stated that the Agriculture University's College of Agriculture would play a significant role in developing modern agricultural methods for increased productivity.
"I am pleased that organic farming can be found in the Northeast. In recent days, the Northeast Region has had the highest share of agricultural exports of organic products," he said. The Minister went on to say that, despite its challenges, the Northeast can harness its resources and contribute to livelihood generation, natural farming, and much more.
